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Sunrise and sunset in Virginia Beach, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:11 AM–7:46 AM and 5:55 PM–6:30 PM
Times are local time in Virginia Beach. Current time in Virginia Beach →
Sunrise and sunset in Virginia Beach through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 49m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 17m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 40m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 13m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 50m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 4:49 PM | 9h 39m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 41m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 54m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 22m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 51m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 22m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 55m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 35m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 7m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 42m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 8m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 31m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 40m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 39m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:57 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 27m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 2m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 36m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 59m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 27m |
Calculated for 36.85°N, 75.98°W, including daylight saving time where Virginia Beach uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Virginia Beach this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 41m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 38m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:45 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 8:28 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Virginia Beach today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 6:30 PM in Virginia Beach, giving 11 hours 19 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Virginia Beach?
The longest day in Virginia Beach in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 41 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Virginia Beach?
The shortest day in Virginia Beach in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 38 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Virginia Beach?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:45 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 8:28 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Virginia Beach?
Today, golden hour in Virginia Beach is from sunrise (7:11 AM) to 7:46 AM in the morning, and from 5:55 PM to sunset (6:30 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.